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GP05 WGY

2005 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,202 mi
Last recorded137,202 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 WGY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 137,202 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 133,330 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 133,287 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system front to rear pipes at joint (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 133,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2022 127,928 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps - lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - bushes worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to rear of underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 127,928 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps - lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - bushes worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to rear of underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 122,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn out inner edge/badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 120,201 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm inner bush both sides at front perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush both sides at front perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 111,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 104,685 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 99,796 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 91,577 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 84,374 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 74,649 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 69,392 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 69,392 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 56,119 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 45,656 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 37,331 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 30,120 miles

Slight inbalance on rear brakes.

Fail 3 Jul 2008 21,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 21,151 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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GP05 WGY is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 75,342 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP05 WGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GP05 WGY is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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